North West Island has been declared rat free after an 18 month program to protect wildlife.
CapRescue carried out two missions, a serious crash near Dingo and a cruise ship winch rescue off CQ.
Dementia Australia will deliver free education sessions across Emerald and nearby Central Highlands towns this March.
RFDS Giving Day on 11 March asks Queenslanders to support lifesaving aeromedical care in rural communities.
A centenary celebration at Eureka Villages Rockhampton honoured resident Joyce Dingwall with family present.
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Rockhampton resident celebrates 100th birthday at Eureka Villages
A centenary celebration at Eureka Villages Rockhampton honoured resident Joyce Dingwall with family present.

Churchill Trust opens applications for 2026 Fellowships
Australians are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships with applications closing at 5pm on 30 April.

Rockhampton Bridge Club celebrates long time member
Around 60 members gathered on 31 January to honour Dr Malcolm Allan after 54 years at Rockhampton Bridge Club.

Corporate travel surges into Rockhampton from Brisbane
Rockhampton recorded the strongest corporate travel growth in Queensland, driven by major projects and events.

Locals watch floodwaters rise over Rockhampton weir
Locals watched floodwaters surge over the Rockhampton weir as cattle are moved early and river levels continue to rise.
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VIEW ALLFamilies turned out for Rockhampton’s free wheelchair rugby league come and try session.
Rockhampton hosted 100 shooters for the QCTA Central Zone DTL Carnival last weekend.
Central Queensland hosts free NRL Wheelchair sessions on 21 and 22 February.
As King of Kings arrives in Yeppoon, a local angler shows how simple catch logging supports fishing’s future.
Rocky City Swimming Club begins 2026 with national medals, strong state results, and key representative team selections.
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Queensland AgTech leaders selected for evokeAG 2026
Sixteen Queensland AgTech leaders will represent the state at evokeAG 2026 in Melbourne.

Corporate travel surges into Rockhampton from Brisbane
Rockhampton recorded the strongest corporate travel growth in Queensland, driven by major projects and events.

Major over-50s lifestyle community begins construction in Rocky
Work is underway on a $360m over-50s community in Rockhampton, delivering 505 homes and major lifestyle facilities.

Rocky’s Blank Cheque Distillery; Veterans Pour Purpose Into Every Drop
What’s happening Tucked away in the quiet edges of Rockhampton’s urban sprawl, a still called The Colonel sits quietly in the corner of a bustling

Positive signs ahead for farmers in 2026
Queensland enters 2026 with a steady farm outlook as cattle, grains and horticulture stay firm despite rising costs.
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VIEW ALLNorth West Island has been declared rat free after an 18 month program to protect wildlife.
CapRescue carried out two missions, a serious crash near Dingo and a cruise ship winch rescue off CQ.
Dementia Australia will deliver free education sessions across Emerald and nearby Central Highlands towns this March.
RFDS Giving Day on 11 March asks Queenslanders to support lifesaving aeromedical care in rural communities.